Jahi Tucker TKO6 Sona Akale... Star Boxing delivered another edition of its long-running “Rockin’ Fights” series at The Paramount in Huntington (Long Island), New York. In the ten-round middleweight main event, Long Island’s Jahi Tucker faced Minnesota's Sona Akale in a high-energy contest from the opening bell. Both fighters were willing to exchange early, with Tucker showcasing crisp combinations and Akale firing back with looping shots. Tucker was deducted a point in the third round for low blows but continued pressing the action. In the sixth round, Tucker unleashed a sustained flurry that forced referee Arthur Mercante Jr. to step in and stop the contest as Akale was backed to the ropes. Akale protested, but the stoppage stood. With the victory, Tucker improves to 16-1-1 (7 KOs). Akale falls to 10-5 (5 KOs).
ADDITIONAL RESULTS
Elmont, NY’s fighting marine veteran Peter “Voodoo” Latorre won his Paramount debut against Jose Edgardo Perdomo in a scheduled six-round welterweight bout. Perdomo entered the contest fresh off a knockout victory over previously undefeated Micky Scala at Rockin’ Fights 52 and was expected to test the undefeated Latorre, but Latorre had other plans. Working behind his jab and mixing head and body shots, Latorre trapped Perdomo in the corner and landed a textbook one-two combination that ended the bout instantly. The official time was 1:09 of round one. Latorre improves to 6-0 (6 KOs), while Perdomo drops to 10-10 (6 KOs).
In heavyweight action, Piotr Lacz squared off against Dominique “The Giant Killa” Valera in a scheduled eight-round contest. Both men came forward at the opening bell exchanging heavy shots. Valera landed a sharp uppercut that briefly stunned the undefeated Polish fighter, but Lacz quickly regained control. After connecting with a powerful right hand, Lacz forced Valera into the corner and unleashed a barrage. Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. stepped in to stop the bout at 2:08 of round one. Valera protested the stoppage, but the result was official. Lacz advances to 15-0-1 (11 KOs). Valera falls to 9-2-2 (5 KOs).
Opening the evening, Long Island’s hard-hitting light heavyweight Ralph “The Great Ape” Clemente wasted no time making an impression in his Paramount debut against Thomas Turner in a scheduled four-round bout. Turner attempted to establish his jab early, but Clemente walked him down and landed a right hand that sent Turner to the canvas. After Turner beat the count, Clemente delivered a thunderous overhand right that flattened him. The referee waved off the bout at 1:07 of round one as medical personnel immediately attended to Turner. Clemente improves to 3-0 (3 KOs). Turner drops to 1-2.
“This is exactly what Rockin’ Fights was built for: explosive performances, dramatic moments, and fighters seizing their opportunity on a big stage,” said CEO/President, Joe DeGuardia. “Four knockouts, four Paramount debuts, and a crowd that brought incredible energy from the opening bell. Tucker showed why he’s climbing the rankings, Latorre continues to prove he’s a force, Lacz demonstrated composure under fire, and Clemente set the tone with authority. It was a special night for Star Boxing and for the fans.”
